Woodcock Fieldcraft And Quarry- Professor Colin Trotman

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Woodcock Fieldcraft And Quarry- Professor Colin Trotman

Woodcock Fieldcraft and Quarry is not just a book about shooting, but it also contains a contemporary discussion on the fascinating species, drawing upon the advances in scientific research to reflect population numbers, migration and the effects of climate change. It is a beautifully illustrated roughshooter’s guide, with stunning photographs, looking at the responsible approach to shooting woodcock. Not only will you will learn about the woodcock today, it’s natural history, migration, fieldcraft and woodcock shooting, tools for the job and future woodock, but there are also a handful of recipes included for you to bring from field to table, such as cockbean smoking and peacock soup.

THE AUTHOR 

Professor Colin Trotman is a lifelong educator and field sportsman and the accepted UK and European authority on woodcock. He is a passionate hunter of woodcock and also a keen roughshooter and fly fisherman. A member of the Wetlands International Snipe and Woodcock Group, he has shot woodcock all over the British Isles and Europe.

Reviews:

“A masterpiece for anyone seeking to find out more about the birds, habitat and the special place they hold in many shooters’ heart.  Contains a strong emphasis on conservation and natural history with the latest research findings distilled into the text.” 

“The one bird which fascinates the fieldsportsman more than any other, the woodcock here comes under the microscope of the UK’s leading authority, Professor Colin Trotman. This is literally all-embracing covering everything from the science to the sport and the table”. 

“Professor Colin Trotman is a champion of the woodcock, placing as much emphasis on the species and its behaviour and habitat as he does on hunting the birds. Their migration patterns and the fieldcraft needed to hunt them, therefore, take equal precedence. An intelligent chapter on cooking and eating woodcock is evidence of this rounded approach. Woodcock are one of our most exciting and mysterious of the gamebirds we pursue but the quest is often jealously guarded. Trotman understands that the future of this exceptional bird depends on bringing younger people into the sport. For those who haven’t experienced woodcock first hand, this book is invaluable. Illustrated throughout, it combines science and sport to produce a useful insight. ‘The woodcock is much revered and held in high esteem across the nations of Europe,’ says Trotman. After reading this book, you’ll see why.” 

“Colin Trotman’s new book on our most mysterious quarry really is a masterpiece for anyone seeking to find out more about the birds, their habits and the special place they hold in many shooters’ hearts. With a strong emphasis on conservation and natural history and a great deal of the latest research findings distilled into the text, there is an enormous amount of knowledge in this fine book. Take, for example, the evidence Colin presents of the bird’s ability to dress its own injuries with mud and feathers. This is fascinating stuff for those who want to know what it is about woodcock – and shooting them – that makes them so special. A fantastic addition to the bookshelf of any keen woodcock shooter.” 

“Professor Colin Trotman is an accepted authority on woodcock and is a passionate hunter of the species. This book covers shooting, scientific research and contains a roughshooter’s guide to finding good woodcock shooting”. 

“Colin Trotman is a woodcock shooting enthusiast who has spent his life learning about these birds. The result of this experience is an insightful book about woodcock conservation and shooting which will broaden any shooter’s knowledge about the subject. The book contains fascinating and detailed information on woodcock natural history, migration and their status today. The book has plenty to offer those wanting practical knowledge on how to hunt and prepare woodcock, as well as what information can be gathered from shot birds and the importance of sharing that knowledge in order to justify our privilege to shoot them. This book is well-written, interesting and encouraging.”